Volume 8, Issue 2 | February 2025
Ribbon-Cutting and Grand Opening in Addison, Texas

Our thanks to the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce for hosting the Ribbon-Cutting and Grand Opening of our newest flight school located in Addison, Texas on Jan. 31st. Director of Satellite Operations Brock Rees expressed his gratitude for the warm reception Epic has received in Addison where students have already enrolled for training. We look forward to serving the community there.
United Aviate Recruitment Event

Since partnering with United Airlines’ Aviate Program three years ago, Epic has sent dozens of cadets to the legacy airline. Last month, we hosted a well-attended event for Epic pilots who are interested in flying for United. We appreciate our airline partners and love welcoming them to campus!
New Students in January

The new year started with a large group of flight students at the New Smyrna Beach campus, along with new students at our other campuses! The Epic family continues to grow, and we are honored to be a part of your aviation journey!
Our next aircraft mechanic classes begin on February 17th, and we look forward to welcoming everyone!
Remembering Jonathan Campos

We were heartbroken to learn that Jonathan Campos was a pilot aboard the PSA Airlines flight involved in the tragic accident on January 29th in Washington, D.C. Jon earned his Certified Flight Instructor rating with us and served as a valued flight instructor here. He was a skilled and dedicated pilot with an undeniable passion for flying. Our deepest condolences go out to Jon’s family, friends, and all those who lost their lives or were impacted by this devastating tragedy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time.

Join us on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at our Jacksonville campus for an Open House event. Check our Events Calendar to make sure you don’t miss anything.
Industry Experts Monitor Pilot Shortage

Are you you up to speed on the newest aviation articles? Check out our latest on the ongoing pilot shortage and another on elevators.
Aircraft Mechanic Passes

Aircraft mechanic students at our CVG campus took the initiative to form a weekly study group after school every Wednesday. That’s dedication!
These aircraft mechanic students passed the following FAA practical exams last month:
Airframe
Abril Angeles Simon
Lorenzo Alvarez
Shane Harris
Chakrit Ungprasertporn
Pilot Checkrides

Congratulations to Lauren Shtogrin (L) on passing TWO checkrides on her first attempt at our Tallahassee campus in January! Lauren passed her CFI and CFII! checkrides with flying colors. She is pictured with her instructor, Hannah Gardner.
These flight students passed checkrides on their first attempt last month!
Private Pilot
Ian Clayton Markel (TUS)
Tristan Alejandro Taylor
Matthew Phillip Langbecker
Austin Cole Brown (TLH)
Aaron Thomas Bechtol
Dylan Michael Lessman
Benjamin McCrae Solz (TLH)
Brandon Luke Moze
Kieran Paul Mackay (OCF)
Instrument Rating
Connor Hayes Barnett
Byron Rene Ruiz
Jonathan Gulick
Cody Angus Steinmetz (TLH)
Kaylee Ann Davis
Tanner McCoy Jones
Drake Alexander Pfeiffer
Emma Josephine Wright
Colin Dennis Skelly
Thai Quang Vo
Sofia Kiraly
Abram Nathaniel Loucks
Vanessa Rochelle Barnes
Commercial Single-Engine
Bryan Anthony Martinez Aponte
Kerrilyn Jane Lehman
Evan John Phillips
Austin Lee Schad (TUS)
Matthew Dante Marconi
Collin Andrew Tolson
Andrew Michael Jung
Jacob Dawson Bridwell
Junseok Jeong
Shah Dujana
Cali Lu Ying Kief
Luke Kristian Ng-A-Mann
Cherokee Jonas Rush
Commercial Multi-Engine
Yi-Ling Chen
Yu-Shan Chow
Jake Walter Weiland
Robert Lee Sharp
Matthew Hunter Webster
Eric Scott Cinnamon
Certified Flight Instructor
Lauren Rose Shtogrin (TLH)
Chyenne Elizabeth Brewer
David Harrold Stafford Jr (TLH)
Preet Piyushkumar Patel
Sydney Christine Fago
Melany Italia Gabrielli
Vincent J Rubio Jr
Andrew Tracey Shepherd
David Sandoval
Certified Flight Instructor – Instrument
Jake Walter Weiland
Luca Anthony Vizzarri
Kevin Xavier Santiago Ortiz
Lauren Rose Shtogrin (TLH)
Xiangshang Gao
Charles Caywood Rodes
Dylan Paul Slatinsky